"We’ve spent four years creating an experience that is truly spectacular by investing in the latest technologies which combine wood, fire and special effects to give riders the genuine feeling that they will be racing though flames.

"We can’t wait for everyone to experience Wicker Man when the park opens this spring.”

Wicker Man is set to launch to the public this sprint (Image: Handout)

Despite sharing a name with the iconic movie Wicker Man, Alton Towers has said the ride was not inspired by it.

The cult classic film sees policeman Sergeant Howie visit a remote Scottish island to track down a missing child. The film was first made in 1973 and starred Christopher Lee as island chief Lord Summerisle.

It was later remade in 2006, where Nicolas Cage took on the role as Sergeant Howie.

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